Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Melanesia
Types
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Green
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Reniform
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
POPULUS deltoides
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Eastern Cottonwood
Copperleaf
In Hindi
Eastern Cottonwood
Copperleaf
In German
Eastern Cottonwood
Copperleaf
In French
Cottonwood Orient
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Cottonwood del Este
copperleaf
In Greek
Ανατολική Cottonwood
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Cottonwood Oriental
Copperleaf
In Polish
Eastern Cottonwood
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Orientalium Poplar
Copperleaf
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Salicales
Euphorbiales
Family
Salicaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Salicoideae
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Copperleaf
Season and care of Eastern Cottonwood and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Cottonwood and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Cottonwood season is Summer and Fall and Copperleaf season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Cottonwood and Copperleaf Physical Information
Eastern Cottonwood and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Cottonwood and Copperleaf are as follows:
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Copperleaf
Care of Eastern Cottonwood and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eastern Cottonwood needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.